Cyclone Threatens Pilbara Ports: Evacuations Underway
Australia's Pilbara Ports commenced evacuations and closures at key ports, including Port Hedland, due to an impending cyclone threat. The weather bureau predicts the system may develop into a cyclone by Saturday, with gale-force winds expected. Precautionary measures are being taken to protect the world's largest iron ore export hub.
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Australia's Pilbara Ports has initiated evacuations at several major ports, including Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export hub, amid a looming cyclone threat.
The Australian weather bureau has forecast that a tropical low off the Western Australia coast may develop into a full-fledged cyclone by Saturday morning.
Pilbara Ports noted that the weather system is intensifying more rapidly than expected, with gale-force winds anticipated to hit the southern quadrants by tonight.
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